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Managing Consultant - Product Owner, Insurance Consulting

Managing Consultant - Product Owner, Insurance Consulting

WiproLondon, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Salary
£80,000.00–£90,000.00 yearly
Job description

Introduction We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA – as the world around us changes, so do we. Why work at Wipro? We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of their age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or anything else. If you only meet some of the requirements for this role, that's okay! We value a diverse range of backgrounds & ideas and believe this is fundamental for our future success. So, if you have the curiosity to learn and the willingness to teach what you know, we'd love to hear from you. Besides a competitive salary and benefits package, we are an exciting and dynamic company to work for. The Top Employer Institute ranked Wipro 1st overall in Europe a “Top Employer” for 2024, we were assessed on several key HR practices including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Wellbeing and Diversity and Inclusion. Wipro has been globally recognized by several organizations for our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and diversity. Social good is in our DNA, we believe in sustainability for the health of our planet, its inhabitants, and our business. For over 75 years we have operated as a purpose-driven company with an unwavering commitment to our customers and our communities. Energized by what we call the Spirit of Wipro, we commit ourselves to being a catalyst for change – working to build a more just, equitable and sustainable society. Around 66% of Wipro’s economic ownership is pledged towards philanthropic purposes. All of our employees are expected to embody Wipro’s 5-Habits for Success which are : Being Respectful, Being Responsive, Always Communicating, Demonstrate Stewardship, Building Trust. Overview Wipro empowers companies to transform their business and deliver superior experiences for their customers, partners and employees. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a sense of fun, we thoughtfully evaluate clients’ problems; craft innovative solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies; and work side-by-side with clients to drive business outcomes. Wipro Consulting is a proactive force of change, a true partner in our clients’ transformation, and a uniquely powerful group that combines strategic counsel with technical excellence. Our Insurance Domain Consulting team is at the heart of this. Our people are the tip-of-the-spear driving change, come join us! We are seeking a highly-motivated Product Owner / Managing Consultant with a genuine interest in technology and a passion for delivering cutting-edge products. This role is designed for a strong software Product Owner who thrives in a dream team environment and is committed to working with industry-leading vendors to innovate and deliver best-in-class solutions. Financial Services experience is crucial for this role, with a preference for candidates with a background in Insurance / Life & Pensions. The role demands a Product Owner with lifecycle experience across Design and Build, coupled with Digital Servicing and Operations experience. Key Responsibilities : Lead Delivery Teams : Act as the primary Product Owner / Manager for our delivery teams, providing vision, direction, and requirements to Agile development teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Lifecycle Management : Demonstrate lifecycle experience across Design and Build, ensuring seamless progression from concept to deployment. Strategic Planning : Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product. Define the product roadmap, facilitating strategic planning and OKR (Objectives and Key Results) management. Value Assessment : Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure focus on high-value tasks aligned with product strategy. Backlog and Iteration Planning : Provide effective backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of user stories. Industry and Competitor Analysis : Maintain awareness of competitors and industry trends, ensuring our strategy remains ahead of the curve. Agile / Scrum Advocacy : Stay informed of Agile / Scrum best practices and new trends, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Experience in Financial Services : Must have previous working experience in the Financial Services Consulting sector with a strong preference for candidates with a background in Insurance / Life & Pensions. Digital Servicing and Operations Experience : Demonstrated experience in digital servicing and operations, contributing to the seamless delivery of digital projects. Proven experience of working as a Business Analyst or Product Owner through the whole lifecycle of projects from initiation to benefits realisation, working in an Agile project environment Experience of planning and facilitating workshops and managing discussions with confidence and leadership Strong leadership qualities to bring clarity and guidance to the development team in a fast-moving environment Ability to perform detailed analysis and apply creative problem solving to deliver efficient and effective solutions Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks Demonstrate the ability to elicit and articulate complex user and workflow requirements in a variety of ways to enable shared understanding across the development team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail Life Insurance